by Diane Alkier | Feb 7, 2020 | Fueling Your Body, Media, Updated
Muscle is harder to build and maintain as we age. As we age, maintaining muscle mass gets harder. We typically lose 3% to 5% lean muscle mass every 10 years. This is due to hormonal changes that occur in both men and women as we age, and this process can start as...
by Diane Alkier | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog post, Nutrition Counselling, Updated
Have you heard of a sulphite sensitivity before? A sensitivity is different from an allergy in that it creates an immune response, but not through traditional IgE pathways (think peanut or bee allergy). Sulphites are one of Canada’s top 10 priority allergens, as...
by Diane Alkier | Jan 21, 2020 | Media, Relationship with food, Updated
This time of year many people who are looking to make health resolutions often turn to restrictive diets to improve their health. Our Winnipeg-based Registered Dietitian Susan Watson was interviewed on Global TV to discuss non-diet habits to invest in your health this...
by Diane Alkier | Dec 16, 2019 | Lunch, Updated
This Mediterranean-inspired panzanella is packed with protein, and the croutons make this recipe a balanced meal! What is Panzanella? Basically, panzanella is a chopped salad made of soaked stale bread. I adapted this recipe to use croutons because I am not a fan of...
by Diane Alkier | Dec 16, 2019 | Lunch, Updated
Canned tuna is a pantry staple that is great to have on hand for quick and easy backup meals! I know I always keep at least one can buried deep in my pantry for emergencies. So next time you need a quick and easy meal, grab that canned backup and make this amazing...
by Diane Alkier | Dec 12, 2019 | Health conditions, Media, Updated
Beat the bloat! Nutrition strategies to reduce the feeling of bloating. Do you ever feel uncomfortably bloated? Bloating can often cause pain, discomfort, and a “stuffed” feeling in many people. Bloating is the sensation of pressure in the abdomen caused by an...
